Police Report: Thieves Enter Homes to Steal Car Keys and Multiple Burglary Attempts
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Fatal accident: On March 19, around 12:20 a.m., police and firefighters assisted Westchester County police with a reported car, head-on, into a tree, resulting in a car fire and possible entrapment, on the Hutchinson River Parkway. The fire was observed coming out of all windows of the occupant area. Firefighters stretched a hose line and began knocking the fire down. One WCPD car, Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, and several bystanders had also stopped to help. Police reported learning that occupants of the car were still in the vehicle, and one youth had self extricated, was with a bystander and was then transported by SVAC. Firefighters needed an additional tank water tank to extinguish the fire. Firefighters checked the car as the fire knockdown was in progress and confirmed multiple occupants were still in the car’s seats and were all deceased. Firefighters completed extinguishing the car fire and the surrounding brush fires, using a total of 1000 gallons of water. Westchester County police was on scene to investigate and notify victims’ family.
Harassment
On March 15, police arrested Tania Maurice, 30, from Norwalk, Connecticut, on a charge of second-degree aggravated harassment. The arrest came in follow-up to a police investigation in which Maurice is accused of harassing a Meadow Road person. She was released on her own recognizance following her arraignment, and a temporary order of protection was issued in favor of the victim.
Burglary and attempts
A Gaylor Road resident returned home from a brief trip March 14 and discovered his house had been burglarized in the recent past. Money totaling $1,200 was reported stolen.
A Corell Road resident reported someone attempted to enter her house by cutting a window screen around 4:50 a.m., March 14. The incident was captured by video surveillance. Nothing was reported stolen.
A Vanderbilt Road resident also reported someone attempted to enter her house by cutting a screen overnight March 13 into 14. Nothing was reported stolen.
Stolen cars
A Hampton Road resident’s 2021 Infiniti QX50 was stolen from the resident’s driveway March 13. The value of the car was reported to be $37,000.The resident believes the car was taken while he was away for a trip.
A Crossway resident reported her front door had been pushed open, an alarm went off, and the resident saw a man standing in her foyer. The perpetrator then grabbed the resident’s car and house keys and stole her 2021 BMW X4, valued at $65,000, March 14. While investigating the scene, police noticed a dark colored sedan, possibly a 2018 Mercedes, in front of the house. When police circled back, the sedan fled.
On March 16, a Harvest Drive resident reported someone entered his house, stole a set of car keys and drive away with his $80,000 2023 BMW X7. Video surveillance revealed the perpetrator entered the house and drive away in the BMW. He was described as a tall, skinny male, wearing a hoodie and a mask.
Identity theft
On March 15, an Elmdorf Road resident reported being scammed by an unknown person in November. The person sent him a letter, alleging to be an attorney, and wired a $250,000 payment into an escrow account to allegedly help get an alleged $5 million lottery payment from his ex-husband. Later, the resident was asked to keep a fee and wire the remainder of the money to the unknown person’s account. The following week, a $1 million wire was allegedly received, and the bank froze the account due to suspicions of fraudulent activity. In March, the resident received a call from a person claiming to be a federal investigator. The person told the resident he needed to get a new Social Security number and provide it to the person in order for his account to be unfrozen. The resident was suspicious and reported that matter to police.
Death
A 93-year-old Butler Road resident passed away in her sleep at home March 13.
Classroom
During a bingo night for parents and students, a Fox Meadow School classroom was rummaged through but nothing appeared to be missing, a school staff member reported on March 16. Staff thought a student was responsible.
Syringes
A storeowner reported finding used syringes in the parking lot of the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center March 13. Police arrived to collect and dispose of the syringes. The storeowner said it was not the first time she found syringes in that area.
Suspicious
On March 14, a man entered a Christie Place dry cleaning establishment and asked for a paramedic. When the owner stepped outside with the man, he left the scene. The owner found the behavior suspicious and called police.
An “unkempt man with gray hair” rang a Walworth Avenue and walked away when the homeowner spoke to him through the door March 16.
Kids were ringing doorbells and running away on Walworth Avenue March 18. Police notified the kids’ parents, who spoke with their kids.
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Help
A taxi driver passed a confusion elderly pedestrian on Lincoln Road and stopped to help March 18. The man called police and said he didn’t known how he ended up outside and didn’t know where he was. Police contacted the man’s son, who arrived to pick him up.
Police checked the welfare of a caller’s ex-fiancé and the caller’s children on Sunset Avenue March 18. They were all in good health.
Cars and roadways
On March 13, police helped a driver move a disabled car out of the roadway to await a private tow on Crane and Woodland roads.
On March 14, police issued summonses to the owner of a car parked in a handicapped spot at the Scarsdale High School track.
A car without a valid license plate was parked on Depot Place and police learned it was been driven by a Dunkin’ employee March 14. Police spoke with the employee and learned the employee had borrowed the car from a friend to get to work that day. Police advised the employee the car could not be driven on public roadways until its registration and insurance info were made valid.
On March 14, police notified the highway department about a fallen tree at Ramsey and Secor roads, for removal.
On March 15, police noticed a passing BMW on Mamaroneck Road with expired an inspection and no front license plate. Police conducted a traffic stop and issued multiple summonses.
On March 16, police advised a Brambach Road contractor to instruct his workers to refrain from blocking driveways.
A caller reported a hit and run accident involving a school bus on Brewster and Cohawney roads March 16. The 84-year-old driver failed to yield the right of way, as per posted signs, and struck the bus, according to witnesses. Police tracked him down and issued appropriate summonses.
Police notified the highway department about a dead skunk on Farley and Valley roads, for removal, March 16.
A speed meter was broken and knocked to the ground at Forest Lane and Drake Road March 17.
An unlocked car was left running in a Hanover Road driveway March 18. Police notified the owner who went outside to correct the matter.
Police assisted a driver with a flat tire move his car into a parking space on Depot Place to await a tow March 19.
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Civil matters
A Greenacres Avenue woman reported her neighbor’s arborist was on her property cutting trees without her permission March 16. The arborist showed police paperwork that the woman signed acknowledging the work and allowing the trees to be cut down. The woman told police she was not expecting the volume of work and had changed her mind. The arborist said she would have her crew stop work within the hour and discuss the matter with the resident and the neighbor, who was her client.
A Palmer Avenue resident reported pine branches had been tied together with a rope on her property March 16. Police removed the “rope,” which was actually nylon webbing and observed a branch then droop to the ground. Police surmised the branches had been tied up so landscapers could perform mowing work. They advised the resident.
An Archer Lane resident reported damage to her landscaping March 18. She suspected her ex-landscaper might be the culprit but she had no evidence or proof.
Police mediated a dispute between a gas station employee on Scarsdale Avenue and a customer March 19. Gas totaling $32 was accidentally pumped into the car, and the customer ended up paying for it.
Animals
Police shot a sick raccoon on Morris Lane in the interest of public safety March 18.
Village code
Police issued a summons to a landscaper for using a gas-powered blower on Brambach Road in violation of code March 15.
Police issued summonses to landscapers for using gas-powered blowers on Autenreith Road and Brite Avenue in violation of code March 17
Police removed and discarded an illegally posted signs on Harwood Court March 17 and Crane Road March 18. Summonses were issued.
Police issued a summons to a landscaper for using gas-powered blowers on Drake Road March 18.
A driver stopped on Foxhall Road to used his phone, and loud music coming from the car was disturbing neighbors March 19. Police advised the driver, who then left the area.
Lost and found
A Hampton Road resident reported finding a key fob inside her daughter’s parked car Marc 13. The resident said no one in the family could identify the fob’s owner,
Firefighters
Car Fire
In March 15, firefighters were called to a working car fire at Swarthmore Road and Haverford Avenue. There, they opened the hood and extinguished a fire in the engine bay. The area of origin was determined to be the driver's side headlight and front left radiator support. A severed winch cable was lying on the radiator support and battery, with the remainder of the winch and cable lying on the ground near the drivers' rear passenger door. According to the driver, he was attempting to charge a dead battery with a winch cable to an alternate power source related to a rear aftermarket bass speaker in passenger compartment of vehicle. The winch line resting on the positive terminal came in contact with the grounded radiator support and ignited. The operator closed the hood of the vehicle and pulled on the winch cable until it burned and severed. The car was towed to a mechanic’s yard, and the 40-year-old Connecticut driver was given a courtesy ride to Central Taxi.
Firefighters advised an Autenreith Road resident to call a plumber to assist with sewage backup problems March 13.
On March 14, firefighters extinguished a fully-contained chimney fire at a Carthage Road house. They confirmed the fire had not spread, was fully out, and advised the homeowner to have the chimney professionally cleaned and serviced.
Firefighters identified a reported odor in a Fox Meadow Road house as originating from a skunk March 14.
Firefighters entered a locked house on Sage Terrace though an open window and unlocked the door from inside to reunite a parent and sleeping child March 15.
Firefighters assisted EMS workers access a Clarence Road patient March 15.
Firefighters replaced an open sewer cap in a Brite Avenue house after the homeowner complained of an odor March 15.
Firefighters assisted with a car accident, with injuries, at Post and Popham Roads March 16.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a reported gas odor in a Sycamore Road house March 16.
On March 17, firefighters responded to a reported "gas line damaged by contractor" on Mamaroneck Road. On arrival, they found a tree up against the house, with no gas leak or contractors on scene. The gas service to the structure was shut off at the meter, which was located adjacent to the downed tree. The tree root system could have possibly compromised the house gas service in the future, or damaged the gas system during the tree’s removal. Con-Ed gas arrived on scene to mitigate the risk of a possible gas leak in the future.
Firefighters helped a citizen remove a ring from her right middle finger March 17.
Firefighters assisted Hartsdale firefighters with a roof fire in their jurisdiction March 17.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of burning brush on Mamaroneck Road March 18. They also found a utility pole burning at its top, with a dropped primary insulator bar on the ground, thus causing a short. Firefighters assisted in blocking the area and extinguishing a burning stump.
Firefighters assisted with two car accidents on the Hutchinson River Parkway March 19.
This report covering police and fire department activity from March 13-19 has been compiled from official information.
This report covering police and fire department activity from March 6-12 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Report: Domestic Dispute Leads to Arrest; and the IRS is at the Door
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Photo Credit: Jon MarkArrested: On March 9, police arrested Sunil P. Dhuri, 56, of Scarsdale, on misdemeanor charges of disobeying a mandate. Police were called to Dhuri’s house because of a domestic dispute. At that time, police learned he had violated an order issued by Westchester County Family Court. He was arraigned at Village Justice Court and remanded to Westchester County Jail.
Stolen
On March 6, a Spencer Place store reported that merchandise had been stolen from the store on March 1, when a shopper placed a sweater in her bag and left the store without paying for it.
A bicyclist reported his $200 unsecured bike had been stolen from East Parkway March 6.
Identity theft
On March 7, a Mamaroneck Road man reported someone fraudulently withdrew money from his bank account on March 4. The amounts of money withdrawn were $3,000 and $1,800. The bank is following up.
On March 7, a Mamaroneck Road resident reported two unauthorized withdrawals from his account.
Cyber scam
A Gorham Road man saw a pop-up screen on his computer alleging that his computer had been hacked and directing him to call a number identified as Apple support March 9. The man called the number and provided the person with some bank information and personal information before realizing the call was a scam. He hung up and called his bank to protect his accounts.
Harassment
On March 6, a Meadow Road woman reported her husband was the victim of harassment. Police advised her that her husband would have to make the report himself. The husband advised he had received an email from a previous tenant who was responding to a notice regarding a court judgment about unpaid rent. The ex-tenant specifically made direct and indirect threats regarding harassing the husband. The husband believed the threats were credible and wished to press criminal charges.
Fight
Two brothers were fighting in an Overhill Road parking lot March 10. The brothers advised police that their fight was over, and they confirmed that they did not need medical attention.
Welfare check
A 27-year-old New York City man called police to perform a welfare check on his 70-year-old Ardmore Road father whom he was unable to reach for a day March 8. Police went to the house and discovered that the father had passed away. Police notified the son and next of kin.
Hacking
On March 7, a Madison Road woman reported that she believed unknown people hacked her computer and appeared to be viewing or attempting to steal an unpublished book that she was working on. She believed this because an unknown person under the moniker of “Hickory” appeared as a guest on her Microsoft Word document. She did not observe that any unauthorized changes had been made. Police advised her to change the settings to a password-protected document.
Noises
A Sheldrake Road man reported a loud noise, like a gunshot, coming from the area of Fenway Golf Club March 7. Police investigated, and a golf club employee said that he had just used a device that makes a loud noise to scare geese from the property.
Police assisted an Aspen Road homeowner with a loud noise coming from a floodlight March 10.
Suspicious
A man knocking on restaurant windows on Christie Place was attempting to pick up food but had gone to the wrong establishment after hours March 6.
Kids on Oxford Road were ringing neighbors’ doorbells and shining the flashlights through the windows March 7. Police spoke with the kids’ parents and advised them to address their children’s behavior.
A Jeep Wrangler drove into an Oxford Road driveway and then reversed and left when the homeowner turned on exterior lights. Police canvassed the area for the Jeep but did not locate it.
IRS Housecall
An IRS agent asked police to help her make contact with a Greenacres Avenue resident because the resident thought she was being scammed and refused to speak with the agent March 10. Police verified the agent’s credentials and accompanied her to the resident’s house. Police verified that the agent was legitimate, and the agent made an appointment to speak with the homeowner.
Cars and roadways
On March 6, police observed an open, unmanned hole on Greenacres Avenue, making it difficult for two-way traffic to pass. Police contacted the Village Engineer’s office. The Village Engineer responded to the scene and confirmed that it was an unsafe condition and that the Village permit was not being followed. The Village Engineer's office stated that contractors had two hours to complete the work, close the hole, and reopen the roadway. The workers were advised that they have to abide by the Village work permit in order to continue work in the future. The engineer's office stated it would contact a Con Ed foreman to address concerns with the work site.
On March 7, police encountered a $60,000 black 2018 BMW with scofflaw status parked at Garth and Freightway roads. Police impounded the car, which was registered to a Garth Road woman.
Police noticed dried construction compound on Mamaroneck Road and Palmer Avenue March 7. The highway department advised it would eventually wash away with rain.
Police helped push a disabled Mercedes Benz out of Weaver Street into a gas station parking lot, where the driver could safely wait for a tow March 7.
Police tightened the cap on a gas main valve on Fox Meadow Road March 7.
Police stood by at Meadow Road and Hutchinson Avenue until the highway department arrived to rectify a fallen stop sign March 9.
While conducting traffic patrol March 11, police observed a passing car with an improper temporary tag from Georgia. Police conducted a traffic stop and issued the driver summonses and also learned there was an arrest warrant for the driver out of White Plains. White Plains police picked up the driver – Gregory Crosswhite, 64, of White Plains – and arrested him.
On March 11, police pulled over a New York State driver for speeding on Heathcote Road and learned his license had been suspended and the inspection sticker had expired. Police issued summonses and the owner of the car responded to the scene, showed police his valid driver’s license and drove the car from the scene.
White Plains police advised they stopped a car that might potentially be showing a license plate that was stolen off a car belonging to a Brewster Road resident March 12. Police went to the house and observed a car with one license plate affixed to it. Police advised that the other plates had been stolen and affixed to a car involved in criminal activity. The owners were advised to removed the remaining license plate and re-register the car.
Residents complained about a “reckless” motorcyclist on Gorham Road March 12. Police spoke with the motorcyclist, who was riding slowly down the center of the road. He said he was filming a project for a photography class. Police advised him to consider a different filming location.
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Dog bite
On March 6, a Wynmor Road caller reported her mother had been bitten by a dog in the area of Mamaroneck Road and Bypass overpass. The caller stated the owner of the dog lives at an address on Mamaroneck Road. The caller’s mother refused medical assistance.
Animals
A Church Lane caller reported an injured hawk on the roadway March 8. When police arrived on scene, the hawk was already dead. The highway department removed it from the roadway.
Police advised dog walkers that dogs were not allowed on Fox Meadow School fields March 12.
Village code
Police removed and discarded an improperly posted sign from Brewster Road March 9.
Police removed and corrected an improperly posted sign from Huntington Avenue March 9.
Police removed and discarded an improperly posted sign from Church Lane March 10.
Police removed and discarded improperly posted signs from Bradford Road, Mamaroneck Road, Brambach Road and Weaver Street March 11. Summonses were mailed to the perpetrators.
Lost and found
Two bags were found in a Post Road parking lot March 9. Police determined the owner of the bags and contacted the owner’s father who retrieved the bags from headquarters.
Keys found at East Parkway and Christie Place were given to police March 12.
Firefighters
Firefighters assisted EMS workers move a Covid-positive person from a Murray Hill Road house and placed that person on an ambulance stretcher March 7.
On March 8, firefighters ventilated a Mayflower Road house after the homeowner left her gas stove valve on and therefore released natural gas into her house.
A burning odor in a Lawrence Road house was traced to a burnt-out sump pump motor March 9.
Firefighters and EMS workers helped Garden Road resident who had fallen in the house hours earlier on March 11.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak from a broken valve on Varian Lane, and they assisted Con Edison check nearby properties from gas migration March 12.
This report covering police and fire department activity from March 6-12 has been compiled from official information.
This police report is sponsored by Scarsdale Security who does more than just security. Contact them about remote video for your home or business. Call 914-722-2200 or visit their website.
Police Report: Sticky Substance, a Tool in Mail Theft and “Check Washing,” Found on Public Mailbox
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Photo Credit: Diana MooneyMail fraud: A caller reported finding glue-like residue on the inside mail slot of a public mailbox at Palmer Avenue and Heathcote Road Feb. 23. Police taped off the mailbox and notified the Postal Police.
Controlled substances
A doctor in Buffalo, NY, reported that his online prescription account had been hacked, and three fraudulent prescriptions for controlled substances had been sent to a Spencer Place pharmacy Feb. 25. The pharmacy noticed the fraudulent prescription use and did not fill the prescription.
Suspicious
On Feb. 20, a Lincoln Road caller reported seeing individuals walking in her backyard with flashlights around 7 p.m. They were gone when police arrived.
On Feb. 20, around 7 p.m., a white man wearing a baseball cap approached the rear door of a Wayside Lane house and rang the bell. The man claimed to know the caller and her son and attempted to speak with her.
A Putnam Road woman reported that an unknown man wearing tinted glasses was walking with his hoodie’s hood up on her street Feb. 23. She thought it was suspicious because she did not recognize him. Police noted that it was cold and drizzling, so that was probably why the man had the hoodie’s hood up. He was no longer there when police arrived.
A man pushing a shopping cart filled with garbage bags was reported to be going through people’s recycling collecting bottles and cans on Gorham and Valley roads Feb. 26. He was gone by the time police arrived.
Cursing
A caller reported that two men were cursing loudly at the train station Feb. 24. Police observed the men, who did not appear to be fighting or angry with each other. As a precaution, police notified MTA police before the two men boarded a train.
Packages
A Greenacres Avenue woman reported that packages that had been delivered to a neighbor’s house had been opened, and the boxes were discarded on her lawn Feb. 21. Some open boxes still contained products inside. Police spoke with the neighbor who advised police to leave the packages inside her garage. The neighbor said she would determine if there was any theft or loss after she could examine the packages.
Indecent exposure
On Feb. 25, a caller said she observed a white man, approximately 60 years old, standing at Heathcote and Duck Pond roads, with his pants down “cleaning himself.” She thought he might need assistance and informed police. The man was gone from the scene before police arrived.
Help
Police checked the welfare of a Sage Terrace man at the request of the man’s concerned daughter Feb. 21. The father had previously been involved in a car accident, and police confirmed he was OK.
A worried son asked a neighbor to check on his Brookby Road mother after the mother failed to answer some phone calls Feb. 22. The mother told police that she did not recognize the neighbor, got scared and called police for help. After speaking with her son, the mother understood the situation.
Civil matter
On Feb. 23, a Carman Road woman reported that she declined a delivery of a driver because the driver said he was missing a part and could not complete the installation that day. Later, she received an email receipt confirming the dryer’s delivery. She wanted police to document the incident.
Cars and roadways
On Feb. 20, police notified the water department about a damaged water line that had been hit by a contractor digging a trench on Heathcote Road. The water department shut off the water main to make repairs.
Police advised a tree trimming company to move its vehicles because they were blocking a lane of traffic at Post and Burgess roads Feb. 22.
An unoccupied car, which had not been placed in “park,” rolled down Barry Road and hit a curb Feb. 22. No damage was caused, and police were able to put the car in park.
Police assisted Eastchester police pursue a car containing a driver who failed to comply with police instructions until the pursuit entered the Bronx River Parkway Feb. 23.
On Feb. 23, police placed a traffic cone inside a pothole at Mamaroneck and Post roads and informed the highway department for repair.
On Feb. 24, police conducted a traffic stop and realized the New Rochelle driver’s license had been suspended for failing to answer a summons in the Bronx. Appropriate summonses were issued, and another driver was required to move the car from the scene.
On Feb. 24, police were pursuing a speeding car on Post Road when the driver struck the curb and sustained a flat tire. Police called a tow for roadside assistance.
Police asked the highway department to remove a fallen branch from Post Road Feb. 24.
On Feb. 24, a driver reported a tree fell on Bypass and struck her vehicle, She was not injured.
Police conducted a traffic stop of a Lincoln Town Car at Morris Lane and Murray Hill Road after noticing the car’s inspection was expired Feb. 24. Additionally, police learned that the Hartsdale driver’s license, registration and insurance had been suspended. Appropriate summons were issued, and the car was impounded.
A Post Road traffic stop revealed that the New Rochelle driver’s license had been suspended on Feb. 17 for failing to answer a summons. Police issued summonses and instructed the driver to leave the car in the Village Hall parking lot, waiting for a licensed driver to pick it up.
A gray Porsche was reported to be driving the wrong way on a one-way section of East Parkway Feb. 25. The car was gone before police arrived.
Police closed a car door accidentally left open in the Freightway Garage Feb. 26.
On Feb. 26, police impounded a van with a fraudulent Georgia temporary tag and a lack of insurance, after a traffic stop was conducted on Fenimore Road.
Animals
Police helped return a lost dog, found at Murray Hill Road and Morris Lane, to its owner Feb. 25.
Village code
Police discarded improperly posted signs on Crossway and Fox Meadow and Mamaroneck roads Feb. 23.
Lost and found
On Feb. 23, two Hartsdale people each reported losing a passport somewhere in the Village.
A cell phone was found near a sewer grate on East Parkway Feb. 25. Police used a recent text message to track down the owner and informed her about finding her phone. The owner said she would send a friend to pick up the phone.
Firefighters
Firefighters assisted at a car accident at Fenimore and Brewster roads Feb. 21.
Firefighters helped emergency medical personnel get a patient down a narrow flight of stairs and out of a Richbell Road house to received treatment and transport to a hospital Feb. 22.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a natural gas odor on Huntington Avenue Feb. 22.
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkways Feb. 22.
Firefighters investigated an odor of rotten eggs inside a Stratton Road house but could not find the cause Feb. 25.
Firefighters assisted New Rochelle firefighters with a car fire on the Hutchinson River Parkway Feb. 26. The fire was confined to the car’s engine compartment and was caused by a burnt out electric cooling fan for the motor that extended to wiring and plastics under the hood.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Feb. 20-26 has been compiled from official information.
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Police Assist Eastchester Police with Car Theft Containing Toddler Inside
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A car thief entered the 2018 BMW of an Eastchester man and drove off with the car and the owner’s three-year-old son inside March 2. It occurred while the man was bringing his daughter to her bus stop. The suspect removed the boy from the car, and the boy was found safe by a neighbor. Police are following up.
At 5:59 am on Friday March 3, Cotwold residents (Edgemont) called 911 to report that a suspect had entered their unlocked car, used the garage door opener to open the garage and then entered the home. When he was confronted by the homeowner, he fled.
Burglary
An Oxford Road resident reported his house had been burglarized March 4. The suspects destroyed a personal safe. Police are following up.
Car break-in
On March 3, someone broke into a parked car on Christie Place and tossed items around. Police attempted to inform the owner.
Check washing
A Gilmore Court man reported that several checks, previously mailed out from a public mailbox at Walworth Avenue and Colvin Road, had been stolen and washed. The suspects attempted to cash the checks but were unable to do so,
Arrest on warrant
On March 5, police arrested a suspect – Ricci Johnson, 21, of Yonkers – wanted by another agency on the strength of a bench warrant issued out of another jurisdiction, for failing to appear in court for a scheduled vehicle and traffic offense in February. Johnson was remanded to Westchester County Jail, pending his appearance in court.
Scam
A caller reported that his Carthage Lane mother was the victim of a phone scam, which lured her into agreeing to pay an unknown man a sum of $5,000 in person Feb. 28. Police assisted the woman keep herself and her house safe.
There’s a new look at Village Hall. Members of the Advisory Council on Communications unveiled a new Village seal in Rutherford Hall on Monday night March 6. The new logo, developed last year, will soon appear on Village signs, uniforms and Village vehicles. Pictured here are Kerry Hayes, Jane Veron, Diane Greenwald and Dara Gruenberg.
Suspicious
On Feb. 28, a Garden Road woman reported finding a blue string tied to the back rear sliding glass door of her house. She was concerned about the meaning of the string, following an Internet search. Police said it was probably a harmless prank.
A caller reported being surprised that a Chase Bank on Chase Road was closed in the middle of the day on March 3, and she wanted to make sure everything was OK. Police spoke with bank employees who confirmed that the bank closes for lunch.
A caller reported seeing kids walking on Bypass carrying sticks March 3. The caller was afraid the kids were throwing sticks at cars. Police saw no evidence of thrown sticks.
Dispute
A Brookfield Lane homeowner reported having a verbal dispute with a worker over where to placed fallen snow Feb. 28.
An Uber driver called police because a customer would not leave his car, even after the trip was cancelled due to extended travel time March 1.
Wrong address
A cab driver accidentally brought a health aide to the wrong address on Morris Lane, to start a caregiving job March 4. Police provided a courtesy transport to an area with more work.
Cars and roadways
A tree fell on Bypass, and the highway department was notified for cleanup Feb. 27.
A parked car with its headlights on contained an occupant making phone call on Murray Hill Road Feb. 27.
Verizon was notified about a fallen wire on Lakin Road Feb. 28.
Police placed temporary stop signs at the intersection of Weaver Street and Griffen Avenue, pending repair of a stoplight Feb. 28.
Police assisted at a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway Feb. 28.
Police asked drivers of two vans parked on Post Road to move out of the fire lane March 1.
A Liberty Line bus driver reported that his bas was hit by another car at Post and Post roads March 1.
Sewage was backing up into a Wynmor Road house, and he highway department was notified March 1.
On March 3, police closed the trunk of a car parked on East Parkway.
Police cleaned up oversized debris from Mamaroneck and Stratton roads March 3.
Police closed Mamaroneck Road in order to remove a dangling branch from above the roadway, as well as to have Con Edison repair knocked-down wires, March 4.
On March 4, a Huntington Avenue woman reported she would not leave her driveway due to traffic congestion caused by parked cars. Police advised workers to move their cars.
Police reset a water pipe cap on Old Orchard Lane March 4.
One car accident was officially reported in the Village this week.
Village code
A Continental Road girl was having a hot tub gathering with friends, and neighbors complained of noise Feb. 27. The girl’s mother said she would tell the girls to keep the noise level down.
On March 3, a man was soliciting for money, to ostensibly repair his car, near the intersection of Heathcote Road and Palmer Avenue. Police advised the man he need a permit to solicit.
Police dispersed noisy kids from Roosevelt Place March 4.
On March 5, police issued a summons to a garbage pickup company for collecting garbage between designated hours.
Animals
Police shot a sick raccoon on Oak Lane March 3. The highway department collected it for disposal.
Police shot a sick skunk on Westview Lane March 3. The highway department collected it for disposal.
Lost and found
Brewster Road sled riders found a cell phone in the snow March 28. Police tracked down the number for the owner’s mother and informed her the phone had been found, She picked it up.
Firefighters
On March 1, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak on Colvin Road.
On March 3, firefighters were called to investigate an odor on Heathcote Road and found a problem with an oil burner.
This report, covering police and fire department activity from Feb. 27 – March 5, has been compiled with official information.
This police report is sponsored by Scarsdale Security who does more than just security. Contact them about remote video for your home or business. Call 914-722-2200 or visit their website.
Police: Suspect Arrested for Forcible Touching and Two Pedestrians Hit by Cars
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Arrested: On Feb. 16, Charles Robert Anderson, 66, of Scarsdale, turned himself in at headquarters and was arrested on charges of forcible touching with intent to degrade or abuse another person. The arrest came as the result of an investigation of an incident reported on Dec. 3, 2021. Anderson was arraigned at Village Justice Court, and a temporary order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim. Anderson was released on his own recognizance and was ordered to appear again in court on March 29.
Burglary
An Oxford Road caller reported her doorbell camera captured images of a man attempting to open the back door of her house around 8 p.m., Feb. 17. The camera does not show the person exiting her property. Investigation revealed forced entry to a basement door and evidence of a burglary inside the house. Master bedroom closets had been rummaged through, and more than 20 items were reported stolen. Police are following up.
A burglar alarm was triggered at Rochambeau Road around 12:23 a.m., Feb. 18. Police confirmed it was caused by an attempted burglary.
Stolen
A Bradley Road man reported that newly installed kitchen cabinets, valued at $24,500, had been stolen from his house that was under construction Feb. 13.
Identity theft
A Mamaroneck Road man reported that someone accessed his home equity line of credit and withdrew $120,000. According to the bank, the suspect used the wrong Social Security number, but the bank nevertheless authorized the transaction. Additionally, the man stated he received a Raymour and Flanigan credit card, for which he did not apply, and he learned that a Comenity Bank credit card request had been denied.
On Feb. 14, an Elmsford man reported that an unknown person has a driver’s license in his name and had been receiving traffic citation under that license. One of the fraudulent citations was issued out of Scarsdale prior to Feb. 8.
On Feb 14, a Crane Road woman reported someone was using her account to purchase goods online without her permission or authorization.
A Harwood Court business owner reported someone attempted to fraudulently withdraw $72,000 from her business account in three separate transactions on Feb. 16. Additionally, someone attempted to remove $5,000 from her personal account on that date. The bank froze the accounts to prevent further fraud.
Check fraud
On Feb. 18, a Heathcote Road resident reported that someone stole a $771.10 check he had mailed from a USPS mailbox, altered it and fraudulently cashed it for $6,771.10
Disputes
A Verizon employee called police to report a dispute with a Post Road resident Feb. 16. After speaking with the two men, police determined the resident had been photographing parked Verizon vehicles in the area. The resident said he was taking pictures because he thought the vehicles were idling and in violation of Village code. Police advised the resident to not harass workers, to stay off private property when taking any pictures and to advise police to investigate possible Village code violations rather than attempting to handle it himself.
A man and woman arrived at police headquarters, had a discussion in the lobby and then left the building Feb. 17. They went back to their car where they continued to engage in conversation. Police went to the parking lot to offer assistance. The couple said they were having a discussion regarding ongoing family matters and a concern about the stress of traveling while coping with that issue. Police provided contact information for family counseling services and offered to call an ambulance if needed. Medical assistance was declined.
Building department
Police investigated a house with open doors on Dolma Road after a postal worker expressed concern Feb. 14. They found the house to be unoccupied and in extreme disrepair with serious water damage. Numerous structural and health hazards were observed. Police locked doors and contacted the legal representative for the house to inform him of the condition and finish securing the house. The building department is following up.
Suspicious
A Brewster Road resident showed police video footage that recorded two men approaching the front door of the house at 11:59 p.m., Feb. 16, and 12:07 a.m., Feb. 17. The men appeared to be associated with a dark colored SUV. Dogs started barking and the men left the scene. One was wearing a red hoodie with a face covering, and the other was wearing a blue jacket.
Assistance
A Myrtledale Road woman reported her landlord harassed her while she was trying to return keys Feb. 13. Police separated them and advised the parties it was a civil matter.
Police checked a Carthage Road house with an open door and secured it Feb. 14. Everything was in good order.
Police stood by while a woman turned over property to another person, at the request of the woman, Feb. 16.
A Park Road resident reported her garage door opened on its own Feb. 16. Police advised her to speak with the manufacturer in case a neighbor has a garage door opener that works on the same frequency as hers.
Disorderly conduct
A Scarsdale Avenue business owner reported a man pushing a shopping cart spat and his windows and left the area Feb. 15.
A homeless man carrying a large bag was reported to be urinating in front of the Chase Road Post Office Feb. 15. Police spoke with the man who denied urinating in public. He said he was on his way to the train station.
After hours
After an East Parkway business closed for the day, Feb. 16, a woman wearing slippers banged on the door for about 10 minutes, demanding to be let in to use the bathroom. Employees inside the business did not open the door, and eventually the woman left.
Pedestrian hit
On Feb. 14, a 14-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car at Post and Edgewood roads. According to the report, the pedestrian pushed a button to activate the crosswalk lights and then entered the roadway without giving oncoming cars enough time to slow down and stop. The pedestrian was conscious and transported to the hospital for injuries.
On Feb. 16, an 80-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car at Popham Road and Scarsdale Avenue. The car did not make a proper left turn and struck the pedestrian while she was in the crosswalk, according to the accident report.
Cars and roadways
Police notified Verizon about low-hanging wires on Boulevard and Oak Lane Feb. 13, Overhill Road and Palmer Avenue Feb. 14 and Wakefield Road Feb. 17.
Police stood by until a tow arrived to help a driver with a disabled car on Mamaroneck Road Feb. 13.
On Feb. 13, a tree fell on power lines on Penn Road. An additional, possibly unrelated, gas odor was detected. The fire department and Con Edison were dispatched to address the matter, while police closed the road for safety.
A sewage backup was reported on Boulevard Feb. 17.
Police removed a discarded Christmas tree from Carstensen Road Feb. 18.
Police followed up on a report of a car idling on Walworth Avenue for over an hour Feb. 19. Inside the car were a young man and his girlfriend. They said they were just hanging out.
Five car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.
Animals
On Feb. 13, police shot a severely injured raccoon on Oak Lane for humane reasons and public safety. It was picked up by the sanitation department.
Police picked up a loose dog on Post Road Feb. 17. It had reportedly jumped at a screen door with an intention of attacking a resident. Police found the owner of the dog who advised it had gotten out of the yard when he returned home from work. He advised the dog was friendly and apologized for the matter.
Village code
Police removed improperly posted signs in the Village on Weaver Street Feb. 13, Murray Hill Road Feb. 18 and Mamaroneck Road Feb. 19.
Lost and found
On Feb. 13, property, including two prepaid cards and cash, was found on Sprague and White roads. Police tracked down the owner, and she said she would collect her property from headquarters the next day.
On Feb. 13, a resident reported losing a license plate somewhere in the Village.
On Feb. 14, a Horseguard Lane resident reported losing her driver’s license somewhere in the Village.
A passerby found a large set of keys, including house keys and a car key fob on Scarsdale Avenue Feb. 14. Police picked up the keys and held them for safekeeping.
Firefighters
Firefighters assisted with a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway Feb. 13.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas odor on Donellan Road Feb. 13.
A fallen tree on Penn Road ripped electrical service lines from the house and possibly impacted gas service Feb. 13. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a small gas leak at a Greenacres Avenue house Feb. 14.
On Feb. 15, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the sites of reported gas odors on Cornell Road, Mamaroneck Road and Carthage Road.
On Feb. 15, firefighters shut water to a leaking boiler in an Aspen Road basement and advised the resident to contact a plumber.
Firefighters ventilated a Vernon Road house to alleviate a carbon monoxide buildup caused by plumbers sweating pipes inside the house Feb. 15.
On Feb. 15, firefighters shut water to two leaking boilers in a Normandy Lane basement and advised the resident to contact a plumber. They swept water into a sump pit to help clear water from the floor.
Firefighters assisted with a car accident on Palmer Avenue Feb. 17. A car hit a utility pole, and firefighters cut power to the car, stabilized the scene and stood by for a tow.
Firefighters helped an Oak Lane resident retrieve headphones from a storm drain Feb. 17.
This report covering police and fire department activity from Feb. 13-19 has been compiled from official information.
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